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Old 20-Mar-2008   #7
bisjoe
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Originally Posted by nip
The frustrating part is some folks water tons of trees like every other day, dry or not, and they grow great. While I take much care in watering exactly when each tree needs it, yet they still grow weak. Figure that one out.
There's something else going on. With a really well draining soil mix, like the calcined clay, you can water 2-3 times a day if you want and not have to worry about root rot, but it's a waste of time & water. Perhaps you could look at the lighting situation and your fertilizer program.
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